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Bailey Page exhibits the Grand Champion Steer, purchased by Wellington State Bank and Buck Creek Ranch at the Premium Sale. Uplift Imaging

Bailey Page exhibits the Grand Champion Steer, purchased by Wellington State Bank and Buck Creek Ranch at the Premium Sale. Uplift Imaging

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Collingsworth County youth excel at local livestock show

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 22, 2026
WELLINGTON – Local 4-H and FFA youth highlighted their livestock show projects during the 2026 Collingsworth County Livestock Show (CCLS), beginning with the goat show at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Wellington Fairgrounds.
A maroon SUV, believed to be a Mazda CX-5, is suspected in being involved in the multiple vehicle burglaries, which took place early Saturday morning, Jan. 17. Childress Police Department

A maroon SUV, believed to be a Mazda CX-5, is suspected in being involved in the multiple vehicle burglaries, which took place early Saturday morning, Jan. 17. Childress Police Department

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Childress Police Department requests public assistance in solving multi-vehicle burglary

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, January 22, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress Police Department is calling on public assistance in a case involving multiple vehicle burglaries.According to the Childress Police Department, at approximately 1:47 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
Wellington High School senior Jacy Lampe receives the Herdsmen Award in honor of the late Don Reeves during the Collingsworth County Livestock Association’s dinner and sale Saturday evening, Jan. 17 at the Bura Handley Community Center. From left: Wes Reeves, Jacy Lampe, John Reeves, Katherine Reeves. Uplift Imaging

Wellington High School senior Jacy Lampe receives the Herdsmen Award in honor of the late Don Reeves during the Collingsworth County Livestock Association’s dinner and sale Saturday evening, Jan. 17 at the Bura Handley Community Center. From left: Wes Reeves, Jacy Lampe, John Reeves, Katherine Reeves. Uplift Imaging

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Wellington’s Lampe accepts prestigious Herdsman Award

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 22, 2026
WELLINGTON – Jacy Lampe,a Wellington High School senior, accepted the prestigious 2026 Herdsman Award during the Collinsworth County Livestock Show finale Saturday night, Jan. 17.
Service: A new area

Service: A new area

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Service: A new area

Fred Hardwicke
Thursday, January 22, 2026
My grandfather, John B. Hardwicke, was a student at Texas A&M Uni ve r si t y when America entered World War I. He and the rest of the student body left to fight the war. His oldest son was at Texas A&M when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
Childress community invited to Adopt a Resident

Childress community invited to Adopt a Resident

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Childress community invited to Adopt a Resident

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Community members, ranging from individuals and families to schools, businesses and civic groups, are invited to Adopt a Resident at Avir at Childress, formerly Cottage Village Assisted Living Facility.
Janie Ramirez, Licensed Vocational Nurse, accepts the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the fourth quarter of 2025 for her dedication to supporting both patients and coworkers Collingsworth General Hospital

Janie Ramirez, Licensed Vocational Nurse, accepts the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the fourth quarter of 2025 for her dedication to supporting both patients and coworkers Collingsworth General Hospital

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Ramirez receives Collingsworth General Hospital’s recent STAR recognition

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 22, 2026
WELLINGTON — Janie Ramirez,Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) at Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH), recently received the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) employee distinction for the fourth quarter, recognizing her dedication to supporting both patients and coworkers.
Memphis VFD to host 6th Annual Varmint Hunt

Memphis VFD to host 6th Annual Varmint Hunt

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Memphis VFD to host 6th Annual Varmint Hunt

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The 6th Annual Memphis Volunteer Fire Department Varmint Hunt will take place from 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7-1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. The hunt will welcome two- to four-man teams with a 60% payout.
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